Boerne teen wows ‘Idol’ judges . . . and Joe Jonas

We finally got a glimpse of pretty Boerne teen Rachel Hubbard on “American Idol” this week.

It was enough to whet my appetite for more moments with the Hill Country contestant on “Idol’s” Hollywood editions, premiering at 7 p.m. Tuesday on Fox.(That’s also the day Ellen DeGeneres debuts as the fourth judge, taking the place of departed Paula Abdul.)

For her Dallas audition – which was broadcast Wednesday on the “Road to Hollywood” show, Hubbard belted Jonas Brothers song, “Wrong Again,” received a golden ticket and drew an impressed reaction from guest judge Joe Jonas.

Wouldn’t it be cool if she made it all the way to the semifinals and gave San Antonio another contestant to cheer on, a la our own Haley Scarnato of Season 6?

Hubbard, at 16, is one of the younger contestants this season; in fact, she’s already been dubbed a member of the “Sweet 16 Club” because she was grouped in a montage of talented 16-year-olds during Wednesday’s show. See her audition here.Rachel is certainly used to an audience, personally and professionally. The teen has seven brothers. And yes, a screaming family entourage was waiting for her when she walked out of the judges room.

According to Rachel Hubbard’s Facebook page, she’s no stranger to performing. She has sung with a few bands already and is currently performing with the Deluge Youth Band from Watermark Church in Boerne.

She got her start singing in church musicals and school recitals when in elementary school.

You also may see her strum a guitar during her “Idol” segments, as she taught herself to play three years ago. She currently sings at local restaurants and for her parents’ ministry Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries.

When reached today, Rachel’s mom said she couldn’t talk about her daughter until Fox publicists gave their approval; however, she did acknowledge how “thrilled” she and the family were over “Idol’s” recognition.